India’s oil public sector companies — including IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, ONGC and Oil India — are back in focus as crude oil prices surge amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, […]
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Qatar LNG Disruption Raises Alarm for India: Gas, Fertilizer and LPG Supply at Risk
The disruption of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) output following Iranian attacks is expected to have significant implications for India’s energy, fertilizer and industrial sectors, as global supply tightens. Iranian […]
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Mini Cyclone Hits Kutch: Ships Collide at Mundra Port, Crane Damaged
A sudden mini cyclone struck Gujarat’s Kutch region, triggering chaos at Mundra Port where multiple ships collided and port infrastructure was damaged, according to visuals circulating on social media. The […]
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Egypt Caps Bread Prices Amid Rising Inflation Concerns
Egypt has introduced price caps on unsubsidized bread, as authorities move to control rising food inflation and protect consumers from higher costs. The decision marks a return to price controls […]
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“Ground Report Interview: Red Chilli Prices Surge as Traders and Farmers Share Market Trends”
During a recent visit to the local spices and grain market, our team interacted with wholesalers (brokers) and farmers to understand current price trends, supply conditions, and their impact on […]
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Kenya Gains Zero-Tariff Access to China, Boosting Agricultural Exports
Kenya will gain zero-tariff access to the Chinese market for agricultural exports from May 1, a move expected to boost farm incomes and strengthen trade ties between the two countries. […]
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Iran Halts Fruit and Vegetable Exports, Disrupting Global Supply Chains
Iran has imposed a ban on fruit and vegetable exports, halting trade flows amid the ongoing conflict and raising concerns over global supply chains, particularly for key products such as […]
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EU Proposes ‘Grain Deal’ Model to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Global Supply Risks
The European Union has proposed a “grain deal”-style agreement to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as rising geopolitical tensions threaten global supplies of energy, food and fertilizers. EU foreign […]
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LPG Shortage Not a Major Concern for Food Processing Sector Yet: Chirag Paswan
The ongoing LPG shortage in India is “not that much of a concern now” for the food processing sector, Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan said, even as the government […]
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China Signals More US Farm Imports; Soybean Prices Drop on Trade Uncertainty
China signaled it may increase purchases of US agricultural products during trade talks in Paris, but uncertainty over negotiations and geopolitical tensions pushed soybean prices lower, highlighting market volatility. Chinese […]
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